Modifying functionality of an electronic device during a moisture exposure event
US10976278B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 3, 2018 |
| Grant date | Apr 13, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 3, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N23/62
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
This application relates to an electronic device that includes a processor and a display assembly overlaid by a protective cover. The display assembly can include a touch detection system capable of detecting a touch event at the protective cover. The touch detection system can include a capacitance detector capable of detecting a change in capacitance and a location corresponding to the change in capacitance, and an applied force detector capable of detecting an amount and a location of a force applied to the protective cover that is associated with the touch event. The electronic device can include a moisture detector capable of detecting an amount of moisture present at the protective cover, where when the amount of moisture is greater than a threshold amount, the processor determines a position of the touch event based on detection signals provided by the capacitance detector and the applied force detector.
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